Learn how to work more closely and supportively as a group. The horses show you what the power of teamwork can look like, helping your team connect and cooperate better.
Turn Intention into Impact
Frontier Equine Assisted Leadership for Teams
The Purpose
HorsePower’s FEAL Corporate Workshops are hands-on, ground-based sessions that help your team work better together. Using equine-assisted activities, we focus on improving teamwork, communication, and leadership skills within a work environment. Each workshop is designed to fit your team’s needs, and gives practical ways to improve how you connect and collaborate.
How it Works
During the workshop, your team will work together with a trained facilitator and our horses. The facilitator leads group activities that help your team practice working as one, communicating clearly, and solving problems together. Because horses respond mainly to non‑verbal cues, your team gets immediate feedback on alignment between intention and presentation, concepts core to emotional intelligence and effective interactions.
What to Expect
The workshop is very hands-on and practical. It's about interacting, not riding. Your team will try new ways of working together while the horses reflect what’s really happening. You’ll see how trust forms, what ‘having each other’s back’ looks like in action, and how diverse ages and backgrounds can align around a shared goal. Our horses will reveal team dynamics and encourage positive behavioural changes with quick, honest feedback on how it's going.
Progress starts with curiosity: don’t fear what you don’t know! We will always meet you where you are.
Workshop Outcomes
Common outcomes include improved workplace relationships and connectedness, higher engagement, reduced stress, clearer non‑verbal communication, better alignment between intention and presentation, stronger leadership and collaboration.
Results that stick
Build a Team That Works Better Together
Our workshops use ground-based, equine-assisted activities to turn intent into clear action. Participants tell us they leave with tighter working relationships, more consistent communication, and a shared focus on the work that matters.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Clear Communication
Improve how your team shares ideas and listens to each other. Learn how body language and tone affect trust and follow‑through. As non-verbal communicators, horses give honest feedback that helps you see how your messages come across.
Relationships & Connectedness
Strengthen day‑to‑day working relationships and build connectedness that supports your team and your business plan.
Leadership & Decision-Making
Develop stronger leadership skills that help your team make clear choices and take responsibility. Practice leading with confidence in a hands-on way.
Problem-Solving & Creativity
Work together to solve challenges using new approaches. The activities encourage creative thinking and finding solutions as a team.
Emotional Intelligence
Practise awareness, regulation, and empathy in fast feedback moments where your team gets your team gets immediate feedback on alignment between intention and presentation.
Who It’s For
Sign Up If You...
- Want to build a stronger, more connected team
- Are looking to improve leadership and communication skills in your group
- Need practical ways to solve problems and make decisions together
- Value a hands-on experience that brings learning to life
- Want a safe, supportive space for your team to grow and improve
- Are open to trying something different that really shows how your team works!
What’s Included
Session Details
- TypeCorporate workshops
- CostContact us for pricing based on your team
- DurationTypically 2 to 3 hours, tailored to your schedule
- Group SizeDesigned for teams of 5 to 15 people
- Facilitator
- Location
Northeast BC and Vancouver Island.
Frontier Equine Assisted Leadership sessions are held in two BC locations:
Northeast BC: At Rock Alder Ranch, located in Charlie Lake, BC. At Mile 52 on the Alaska Highway, were just 7 minutes northwest of Fort St. John (Mile 47) or about 45 minutes northwest of Dawson Creek.
Vancouver Island: We also host sessions across Central Vancouver Island, at various partner facilities ranging from Victoria and north to Campbell River.
- Cancelling
Notice is required.
Individual and couples coaching: Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled session: full refund (including deposit) or free reschedule. Cancel within 24 hours of the session: non‑refundable (rescheduling may be allowed at our discretion).
Corporate, groups, and students: Cancel more than 7 days before the session: the 20% booking deposit is refundable. Cancel within 7 days of the session: all deposits and payments are forfeited.
If we cancel: If HorsePower cancels for weather, safety, or other operational reasons you will be offered a complimentary reschedule. Refunds will not normally be issued in these cases except at our discretion.
- Deposits
Deposits are typically required.
Individual and couples sessions:
A 20% deposit is requested at time of booking. This deposit is refundable if you cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled session.
Corporate, small group, and student groups:
20% is due at booking to hold the date.
50% of the remaining balance is due 7 days before your event.
If you cancel more than 7 days before the session, the 20% booking deposit is refunded.
Cancellations within 7 days of the event will forfeit all deposits and payments.
We reserve the right to modify deposit and cancellation terms depending on the specifics of a booking (size, travel, special requirements). If you have concerns about the policy or need a different arrangement, please contact us.
- Payment
We accept e‑transfer and cash; debit and credit may be available soon!
- AvailabilityWorkshops are scheduled ongoing throughout the year and can be booked to fit your team’s availability. Please contact us to show your interest.
Real‑Time Feedback, Real‑World Impact
Why Horse‑Assisted Learning Builds Stronger Workplace Skills
Horses Reveal Team Dynamics
Horses respond honestly and immediately to your team’s energy and behaviour. They show you what’s really happening beneath the surface, making it easier to see both strengths and areas to improve. Their feedback makes the power of teamwork visible, both what helps and what gets in the way.
Workshops Build Communication and Trust
Working with horses helps your team develop clear communication, trust, and respect, all skills that are essential for success at work. Horses also make trust visible. In the herd, members have each other’s back despite differences; your team will see how that applies to working across generations and ethnicities.
Encourages Leadership and Accountability
Experiencing leadership and collaboration with horses teaches your team to take responsibility and solve problems creatively. This practical approach leads to lasting change that benefits your company every day.
Working With HorsePower
Frequently Asked Questions
If equine‑assisted learning is new to you, this is a great place to start. We’ve answered some common questions here and on our FAQs page. If you still need a hand, just reach out and ask. We’re happy to help you decide if this is the right fit for your team.
Do I get to ride the horse?
No. At HorsePower, our FEAL sessions are always boots-on-the-ground. You won't ride or otherwise get on the horse!
What is the ideal group size for a workshop?
We find groups of 3 to 8 work best, because they are big enough for good interaction, small enough that everyone gets involved. We can accommodate up to 15 participants in a group, however. If you have any questions, just reach out and ask!
How do you tailor workshops to different groups?
Before the workshop, we work with you to understand your group’s goals and challenges. Activities are then designed to focus on the skills and areas that matter most to your group. If you have specific goals or group dynamics you would like to discuss, please reach out at any time.
Can FEAL sessions help lower stress?
Yes! After working in a natural settings with grounded horses, our participants commonly report feeling more relaxed and engaged after the workshop.
Where are FEAL sessions held?
Frontier Equine Assisted Leadership sessions are held in two BC locations:
Northeast BC: At Rock Alder Ranch, located in Charlie Lake, BC. At Mile 52 on the Alaska Highway, were just 7 minutes northwest of Fort St. John (Mile 47) or about 45 minutes northwest of Dawson Creek.
Vancouver Island: We also host sessions across Central Vancouver Island, at various partner facilities ranging from Victoria and north to Campbell River.
Can you host a session at my location?
Maybe! It would depend on knowing some specifics, so if you are interested in having HorsePower, please reach out to us through this website and explain your needs. We'll get back to you and see how we can help.
How are FEAL sessions structured?
The exact structure depends on the type of program—for example, individual, group, or school—but here's a general overview of how a session at HorsePower unfolds:
Meet & greet: Arrival, safety overview and set intentions so we know what matters most to you.
Intro: Gentle introduction to the horse and the space; you set the pace.
Action: Ground‑based activity (no riding) tailored to your goals. This may be leading, boundary work, obstacle navigation, or practising calm under pressure. You get real‑time feedback from the horse and facilitator.
Debrief: Review what happened, how your actions landed, and facilitator coaching.
Reflection: Guided conversation and optional written reflection; choose an “achievement word” that captures your key insight.
See‑yas!: Translate insights into practical next steps and optional light home practices; close and say goodbye.
Check out the What is FEAL? portal for more!
What training do facilitators have?
Along with a lifetime spent on the ranch in the Frontier of BC, HorsePower’s Equine Assisted Learning facilitator is certified through Equine Connection’s rigorous EAL program. Equine Connection provides an internationally recognized and science-backed program, with both comprehensive coursework and practical requirements. Your facilitator is trained in the science behind equine-assisted learning, horse welfare and herd behaviour, structured, research-based exercises, client assessment and safety protocols, and clear ethical boundaries. You’ll get focused, consistent coaching from an experienced professional who knows both the herd and the lifestyle.
With HorsePower, You Can FEAL the Difference
Frontier
Sessions run natural settings provide the perfect space for your team to focus, connect, and grow stronger together. Join us across two BC frontiers—Northeast and Vancouver Island.
Equine
Our horses respond instantly to your team’s energy and behaviour. Their honest feedback helps your team understand how you work together and where you can improve communication and trust.
Assisted
Shawna-Marie is an experienced FEAL coach who guides our corporate sessions with care. Her role is to ensure your team feels supported while translating the lessons from the horses into practical leadership and teamwork skills.
Leadership
Our programs turn insight into action. With real‑time feedback from the horse, your facilitator helps your team translate what works in the pen into everyday leadership at work—whether you’re guiding a team, leading a project, or driving cross‑functional initiatives.
